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Have you made an appointment with your library Subject Specialist? Dewey Library has three librarians who specialize in library resources related to one or more downtown campus programs. Meet Carol Anne Germain, our new library Subject Specialist for Information Studies.

Often designed to look like traditional cigarettes, "e-cigarettes" deliver flavors and/or nicotine to their user in a vapor form as opposed to smoke. Scientifically, the jury is still out on whether these products are safer than traditional cigarettes. The FDA currently does not regulate the e-cigarette market, but proposed new rules might change that. Read on for how to research this issue.

Please note that due to exterior renovation work, Dewey's side entrance and the peristyle leading from Draper to Dewey will be CLOSED on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 7am-4pm. The front entrance will remain open. Handicap access to the building will be available through the basement study room - please call the circulation desk at 518-442-3693 for assistance with disarming the door for handicap entry.

Interested in sharpening your research skills, mastering resources available through the library, or streamlining your studies with new technology skills? We've got you covered with a variety of free workshops! Read on for this week's offerings.

Did you know that between all the campus libraries, we have over 7000 Videos available for checkout? From documentaries to a selection of foreign, classic, independent, and feature films, there's something for everybody in the collection. Read on to learn how to find these items using the library catalog (Minerva).

Coined in 2006, by Wired magazine writer Jeff Howe, the term crowdsourcing is getting increasing attention in libraries and archives. So, what is crowdsourcing, and how might it apply to libraries? Read on to find out!

Interested in sharpening your research skills, mastering resources available through the library, or streamlining your studies with new technology skills? We've got you covered with a variety of free workshops! Read on for this week's offerings.

Heroin and opioid addiction is on the rise in the U.S., with a corresponding increase in fatalities. Across the country, many states are facing outcry from the public on the subject of the epidemic and how to fix it. Read on to learn more about researching this topic.

Interested in sharpening your research skills, mastering resources available through the library, or streamlining your studies with new technology skills? We've got you covered with a variety of free workshops! Read on for this week's offerings.

Welcome back! Here at the library, we’re looking forward to helping you get this semester off to a great start. Read on for four quick tips on how to dig into this semester with the library as your platform.

We're expanding our class list this semester! From new subject-specific research workshops, to citation managers like Zotero and organizational tools like Evernote - plus two classes back again from their first run this fall on PolicyMap and Sage Research Methods PLUS our regular roster of workshops, we've got you covered from nearly every angle!

You asked - we listened! We heard from our student Advisory Board this past Fall semester that you would prefer us to open earlier on Sundays. Read on to learn more about this and other changes to Dewey's service hours, along with info on the Student Advisory Board

Got organization? If not - it's no wonder! Between balancing work, school, and personal commitments, you probably have a lot on your plate. The good news is that there are tools out there that can help you stay on top of everything, including the popular free organization app called Evernote! Read on for an intro to the app and tips for getting the most out of it.

The semester's a wrap and we at Dewey hope you are enjoying your much-deserved winter break! Meanwhile, we're also taking our own break with a brief building closure from December 19 to January 3rd. Read on for all the details on the closure and what services are available during the break.

Are you an recent grad or alum of the MSW program here at UAlbany? Branch out with handy links to a series of useful resources for MSW grads with this Toolkit - and learn about the library resources and services you will continue to be able to access as a UAlbany alumni!

Winter is coming and with it the opportunity to get things done that you just don’t have time for during the semester. For faculty that can mean many things, among them, finding funding for your research and that means grant writing! The Dewey Graduate Library is here to bring you all the help and resources UAlbany can provide in the hopes that your endeavors are successful.